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CU04 FVH

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

37,223 mi
Last recorded37,223 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 FVH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 37,223 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 37,162 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 37,162 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 37,155 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 37,101 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 37,101 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated fork oil (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork seal failed (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 37,093 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 37,083 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 36,837 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 36,524 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 36,524 miles

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 36,467 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 35,965 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 32,793 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 29,010 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2012 28,135 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 26,974 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 23,857 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 23,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,303 miles

Centre Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Mar 2008 22,351 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 22,351 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 13,797 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS1000?

Based on 71,815 MOT tests across 4,923 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
1,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 712
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 413
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 163
reflector on motorcycle missing 153
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CU04 FVH is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 21,780 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZS1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 712 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU04 FVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZS1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CU04 FVH is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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